The family will receive friends Monday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon at Calvary United Methodist Church in Waldorf, where a funeral service will begin at noon. The Rev. Robert Carter will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Waldorf. Pallbearers will be Russell Charles Knodle, Michael Sean Knodle, Scott Kennedy Knodle, Ryan Bennett, Justin Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Tommy Christiani and Jimmy Gear.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; or to the hospice of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Raymond Funeral Service in La Plata.